The medium-to-dark ruby-colored 1997 Clos de la Roche displays complex blackberry, fresh herb, spice, stone, and jammy strawberry scents. It is magnificently defined yet decadently fashioned, with luxurious layers of cassis, leather, asphalt, blackberries, and violets that coat the palate. Broad, focused, and delineated, it is also highly concentrated and muscular. Projected maturity: 2007-2014.